Posts by DJS

26

Awake 1973 banned Witnesses playing Chess..why?

by Witness 007 in

are all articles from jehovahs thoughts or do personal biased views poison the watchtower articles?

imagine a brother who hates chess observing in discust two bethelites playing chess...would it be right to use jehovahs "spiritual food" to push your own warped view....yes!!.

awake 1973 3/22 p.12 chess- "...the spirit of compitition between players can lead to unplesant circumstances...most families can keep comfrontations to the chess board...but for some the tension lingers long past checkmate...chess has been a game of war since its origin...a play substitute for the art of war...there is a danger of "stirring up compitition with one another" even developing hostility towards one another, something the bible warns christians to avoid..what effect does playing chess have apoun one?

DJS

Magwitch,

Thank you for the experience. The Dark Lords knew exactly what they were doing. They knew that they could effectively control the rank and file by turning them against one another in such 'trivial' matters. The reverberations throughout the congregations on these trivial matters were not trivial at all. It affected families, parents, children, marriages and caused needless anxiety, depression, and anger. Elders were routinely getting involved in these matters and many were 'marked' or shunned or reproved for these conscience matters. "Privileges' were withheld because of them. The Dark Lords knew exactly what they were doing. They knew of the harm they were causing and couldn't care less.

Control and power are all they care about.

26

Awake 1973 banned Witnesses playing Chess..why?

by Witness 007 in

are all articles from jehovahs thoughts or do personal biased views poison the watchtower articles?

imagine a brother who hates chess observing in discust two bethelites playing chess...would it be right to use jehovahs "spiritual food" to push your own warped view....yes!!.

awake 1973 3/22 p.12 chess- "...the spirit of compitition between players can lead to unplesant circumstances...most families can keep comfrontations to the chess board...but for some the tension lingers long past checkmate...chess has been a game of war since its origin...a play substitute for the art of war...there is a danger of "stirring up compitition with one another" even developing hostility towards one another, something the bible warns christians to avoid..what effect does playing chess have apoun one?

DJS

Bill,

Excellent point. The Dark Lords could never resist being the conscience of the rank and file whenever social trends emerged, from chess to rap music to tight pants. Such arrogance. The day these evil men lose their power wil be a very good day for the planet.

26

Awake 1973 banned Witnesses playing Chess..why?

by Witness 007 in

are all articles from jehovahs thoughts or do personal biased views poison the watchtower articles?

imagine a brother who hates chess observing in discust two bethelites playing chess...would it be right to use jehovahs "spiritual food" to push your own warped view....yes!!.

awake 1973 3/22 p.12 chess- "...the spirit of compitition between players can lead to unplesant circumstances...most families can keep comfrontations to the chess board...but for some the tension lingers long past checkmate...chess has been a game of war since its origin...a play substitute for the art of war...there is a danger of "stirring up compitition with one another" even developing hostility towards one another, something the bible warns christians to avoid..what effect does playing chess have apoun one?

DJS

Rules, Near Rules, Rules Lite, Semi-Rules, Almost Rules, Quasi-Rules, Walk-Talk-and-Act Like Rules. Aren't we all glad to be rid of this draconian control. Chess, like so many other things such as how I make love to my wife, how much education I achieve or allow my children to achieve, whether I play sports or allow my children to play sports, what kinds of music I listen to or allow my children to listen to, ad infinitum - fall into the same category:

None of their fukkking business. The mind numbing control is what caused me to begin despising the Dark Lords in the Dark Tower. I've been thankful for each day of the past 20 years out of the Borg that I no longer have to consider what these evil men say, think or write.

20

Venus Williams ESPN Nude Religious Controversy

by ChuckFire in

venus williams espn nude religious controversy.

by mike tuttle.

june 24, 2014. article source: http://www.webpronews.com/venus-williams-espn-nude-religious-controversy-2014-06?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=feed%3a+webpronews%2fall+(webpronews%3a+index+feed).

DJS

Good for them. There isn't anything 'disgusting' about it. Maybe this will cause Serena to get in better shape. Venus rocks. The only thing about these sisters that is difficult to understand is why they give praise to Jehovah after they win championships, with the microphone in their face and millions watching on tv.

35

Public Speaker Cries During His Talk

by James Jackson in

his talk was about reaching out for the real life.. he is in his mid seventies, then begins to rant on about staying loyal to the organization because many of us have lost loved ones in death and if we want to see them again we must remain in the organization.

he says he wants to see his father again, then the tears begin to flow right there on the stage.... then an elderly sister during the watchtower study admits to regetting leaving her daughter behind to seek a better life in the u.s, and she is crying.... these 2 meetings was just plain weird..

DJS

Shirley, funny stuff (again). Commander, thank you for sharing your experience. Mine is similar.

As I've pointed out before, beliefs are one step up from emotions (at the bottom rung) on the evolutionary ladder for homo sapiens, and the more educated/intelligent an individual the more likely they are atheist. Those are facts, not opinions. It is predictable that these types of behaviors will become more common amongst the Borg, as the educated and the intelligent continue their exit from the cult. What is left will be less educated and rely on feelings and emotions to support their beliefs, because considering the evidence and facts before them is simply too difficult and/or too painful.

Sad, really. They deserve better.

122

Disturbing Footnote in Tomorrow's Study Article...

by HeyThere in

article is basicqlly about families where a spouse is working away from home for an extended period, etc...a foot note says basically that some studies have shown that working away from home can cause serious consequences, such as infidelity, homosexuality, or incest.

.

pull it up on jw.org...that is what it says.

DJS

Shirley,

As usual, funny insightful stuff. Thanks. DOT, Shirley is right. If the Dark Lords had ANY real, empirical data to support their papal-like edicts, they would source them. They don't and won't. They would rather rely on their own delusional, narcissistic authority, as it is more effective at controlling the sheeple.

I will say this again (and if any lurkers are on the Borg's writing committee I am feeling your pain): those developing and writing these articles have months to write very good, well researched and helpful articles. That they continue to read like comic books and be devoid of any empirically supported data suggests that: a. the writers are morons (which I doubt); b. the writers have had their hands smacked by the GB - or their words changed - so many times that they are now Pavlov's dogs (think Ray Franz) (which is likely); c. a combination of a and b.

122

Disturbing Footnote in Tomorrow's Study Article...

by HeyThere in

article is basicqlly about families where a spouse is working away from home for an extended period, etc...a foot note says basically that some studies have shown that working away from home can cause serious consequences, such as infidelity, homosexuality, or incest.

.

pull it up on jw.org...that is what it says.

DJS

The stupidity of the GB shows that they are not the least bit sophisticated or intellectual. Or caring. All that was needed is a kind reminder to watch your p's and q's if you have to work away or be away for a length of time. And be mindful of temptations. And show some concern and empathy for those who have to relocate for economic reasons. As it is now, they have narrowed it to address only the most hideous sexual subjects Dubs can hear. The shock value is what they are intending, but it reads like dumbassville to the rest of the world. Otherwise, when 'reports' come in that traveling Dubs get into gambling, gangs, smoking, gun running or drug smuggling they will have to re-write the article. Or maybe those things are ok.

The same mentality annoys me on this site at times. Indiividuals take 'reports' or 'studies' of extreme or isolated behaviors associated with the tail ends of bell curves and try to project it across the entire population. One country, one area, a few individuals. Yeah, let's make another rule. That's a lot easier than actually leading. It's clear by the number of views that a lot of lurkers, likely current Dubs, are following this. What are you all waiting for? Can it be any clearer?

122

Disturbing Footnote in Tomorrow's Study Article...

by HeyThere in

article is basicqlly about families where a spouse is working away from home for an extended period, etc...a foot note says basically that some studies have shown that working away from home can cause serious consequences, such as infidelity, homosexuality, or incest.

.

pull it up on jw.org...that is what it says.

DJS

JustVisiting,

Thanks for the example. The Dark Lords rely on their own authority. "Reports" allows them to act like what they are about to spew is honey rather than garbage. And as mentioned, relying on other authorities, such as academic studies or empirical data, would set them up to be scrutinized and their 'arguments' dismantled. This is just more of their amazing lack of humility. You gotta know that the individuals on the writing committee are well past the time when they tried to source or reference articles. They have to really be ashamed of themselves and what they do. The GB has no shame.

56

Kicking the "Gay Habit" at the IC

by breakfast of champions in

heard from a reliable source that this was part of friday's program.

they even interviewed a "former gay man" who "kicked the gay habit".. evidently kicking the "gay habit" is difficult, not unlike quitting smoking or avoiding sugary snacks.

the persons who related this to me found the whole thing to be laughable at best, but honestly seemed quite disturbed by it (which is good!

DJS

Quendi,

Beautifully spoken. Thank you. I've pointed out in other OPs on this subject that those who support hate against the LGBT community, whether it is in support of someone who doesn't want to bake a cake, take a photograph or otherwise refuse service to the LGBT community or allow them to marry, etc. are contributing to suicides and deaths (Matthew Shepard as an example). The intolerance shown by people, including their language and 'political' and social beliefs, affects those around them. They don't operate in a Libertarian, egoistic, Borg (resistance is futile), theist vacuum, even if they think they do. There is a lot of bloodguilt, IMHO. As for the Borg, with this, the blood issue and others, their hands are deeply stained with the blood of innocents.

56

Kicking the "Gay Habit" at the IC

by breakfast of champions in

heard from a reliable source that this was part of friday's program.

they even interviewed a "former gay man" who "kicked the gay habit".. evidently kicking the "gay habit" is difficult, not unlike quitting smoking or avoiding sugary snacks.

the persons who related this to me found the whole thing to be laughable at best, but honestly seemed quite disturbed by it (which is good!

DJS

NotNew,

I can't argue with that!!! ".. .someone or science has to come in and save the race."

NBC's show "The New Normal" is about a gay couple hiring a surrogate to have their child. Google this topic; it's a growth industry.